“If they (Hollywood) have Hilary Swank, we have Priyanka. She is a great talent and adds spark to her performance. As an actress I think she is in the league of Nutanji and Waheedaji,” Bhansali told reporters here at the trailer launch of ‘Mary Kom’ today.

Swank won the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of Margaret ‘Maggie’ Fitzgerald, a waitress who aspires to become a boxing champion.

Bhansali’s film is inspired by Kom’s struggle and has been directed by Omung Kumar.

The director producer said he did not take much time to say yes for the project.

“Omung told me about making film on Mary Kom around two years back, and I immediately said yes. There was no lengthy meetings or discussions,” he said.